Urmia Municipal Palace (also known as Urmia Great Museum of Anthropology) is one of the attractions of Urmia city in West Azarbaijan province. This mansion was built in 1307 by the order of Reza Shah Pahlavi in Topkhaneh Square (now Revolution Square) and was used as the headquarters of the Urmia Police Department until 1360.architectureUrmia Municipal Building is built in neoclassical style with brick...
Gordakhme Faqre Qa: a gem of history and nature of MahabadIn the heart of the towering mountains of Kurdistan, there is an ancient tomb called Faqre Qa, Fakhrika or Fakhrigah. This magnificent tomb, which is a relic of the Medes period, is located 18 km from Mahabad city and next to Agrigash village. Faqre Qa tomb has been registered as one of Iran's national monuments with registration number 288 on 29...
A treasure of culture and history in Urmia MuseumUrmia Museum is not only a place to store historical and cultural artifacts, but also a gateway to the past and a bridge between generations. In this museum, you can learn about the culture and art of West Azerbaijan people in different periods of history.In the archeology section of the museum, you can see valuable works from the prehistoric era to the...
Tomb of Sheikh Sadr al-Din: a gem in Khoi history and cultureThe tomb of Sheikh Sadr al-Din, a famous mystic of the 8th century AH, is located in the city of Khoy in West Azarbaijan province. This building, which is known as one of the most important historical and cultural monuments of the region, is the burial place of Sheikh Sadruddin and several other famous people.History and architecture:The...
The Red Jame Mosque of Mahabad: a shining gem in the history and culture of AzerbaijanJame Sork Mahabad Mosque, which is more than 120 years old, is not only known as one of the most important mosques of Azerbaijan province, but also a place of historical and cultural value, as if it tells the untold stories of the region's history in every brick and tile.The unique architecture of Red Jame Mosque in...
Tomb of Shams Tabrizi: Kaaba of Lovers in KhoiThe tomb of Shams Tabrizi, the famous mystic and mentor of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, is located in Khoy city in West Azerbaijan province. This place, which is known as Kaaba of Lovers, welcomes a huge number of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world every year.History and architecture:The exact date of construction of Shams Tabrizi tomb is not known, but...
Baranja prison: a mysterious pit with a stunning view in the heart of the mountainsIn the heart of the mountains of West Azarbaijan province, there is a huge and mysterious pit called Barinje Prison (or Barinje Sea). This natural phenomenon, which some people know as a prison or a rice pit, is actually a dry limestone spring.Contrary to the mental image that is instilled in us about the prison, Baranjah...
The three-domed building: a gateway to the history of UrmiaThe three-domed building, a relic of the unique Seljuk architecture, stands out in the heart of Urmia city. This brick tower with its three conical domes shines like a gem in the history and culture of Azerbaijan.A passage on the history of the building of three domes:The construction date of the three-domed building dates back to the year 580 AH...
Baghche Jouk Palace Museum: A gem in the history of AzerbaijanBaghche Jouk Museum Palace, which is also known as Sardar Palace, is one of the most beautiful and magnificent palaces in Iran. This palace is located in Baghche Jouk village near Mako city in West Azarbaijan province.Ups and downs history:Baghche Jouk Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era and during the rule of Sardar Mako. This palace...
Hazrat Maryam Urmia Church: A gem in the history of AzerbaijanHazrat Maryam Urmia Church, also known as Nene Maryam Church, is one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Iran. This historical church is located in the city of Urmia and in an area called Barandoz.Ups and downs history:The date of construction of Hazrat Maryam Church is not known exactly. Some experts attribute the date of its...
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